PORTLAND, Maine, June 22: Kepware®, a PTC trade evolving
industrial connectivity software, has given East Grand School in Danforth,
Maine, a funding of $10,000 pertaining to assimilating a virtual reality (VR)
program into its syllabus. Currently in its fourth year, Kepware's yearly
School Grant Program was expanded as component of the trade's pledge to the progress
of Science, Technology, Engineering, as well as Mathematics (STEM) education
and employees advancement throughout Maine.
The Kepware funding will allow East Grand educators to create
and apply syllabus based on HTC VIVE VR programs. With comprehensive expert guidance
on VR knowledge devices, East Grand educators will be capable to deliver pupils
with immersive scholastic knowledges in history, biology, engineering, and
more. The school proposes to deliver a devoted place to accommodate a VR
system, 3D printing, and comparable practical expertise for pupils.
"Technology is key to enhancing student learning,"
revealed Tony Paine, CTO of Industrial Automation, PTC, adding, "Access to
technology enables students to develop a strong foundation of technical skills
and inspires them to explore their talents. The Kepware School Grant Program
continues to supply students in our home state with tools to succeed in STEM
disciplines and overcome the technology gap facing many Maine schools."
East Grand School has almost 150 pupils registered in their
pre-kindergarten through 12th grade classes and is situated in a rural,
geographically secluded town. Jennifer Gillman, a Mathematics teacher at East
Grand School, requested for the funding with the objective of showing her
students to more resourceful prospects and marketable expert abilities, which
have conventionally been restricted because of the school's size and site.
"The Danforth community is devoted to our children, and
at East Grand School we are always looking to provide important opportunities
for our students," revealed Gillman, adding, "They have the ambition
and the ability, but they don't always know what's out there in the world for
them. This grant from Kepware will bring the world to our classrooms with
invaluable hands-on learning for all students. The VR program will not only
provide immersive and engaging educational experiences, but will teach students
to be comfortable and confident when working with advanced technology."
Eighty-four schools, classrooms, school clubs, and additional
scholastic programs in Maine requested for Kepware's 2017 School Grant Program.
Claimants were assessed based on a one-page article describing how the $10,000 funding
would enhance STEM learning prospects for learners.
No comments:
Post a Comment